We took the last photo of Tomas Stench for the LP gatefold on Tuesday. I'm waiting for the graphics person to put the final touches on the layout before it goes to press. Audio master was already dropped off with PP.

In anticipation of the release of Sacriphyx’s debut LP, “The Western Front,” NWN! has compiled and presented for the first time on CD, the band’s demo and split release recordings. The first two tracks on this CD are from the band’s 2006 “Lone Pine” demo CDR that was later released as a 7” EP. It was on the strength of that demo that Sacriphyx and NWN! began their association. The remaining five tracks are from the two split releases that Sacriphyx did leading up to the recording of their first album. “A.J. Shout VC” is an epic song that the band recorded for the split release with fellow Australian masters, StarGazer, and may be the peak of the extraordinary body of work that Sacriphyx has amassed thus far. The remaining tracks were originally released on the split release with unearthed material by Resuscitator. Combined here on this CD, one hears he development of Sacriphyx’s approach as they honed their skills in preparation for a formal album release. Their well-established sonic and conceptual identity is unique among active bands and this release will hopefully afford those who have neglected one of the finest bands in the contemporary scene the opportunity to investigate their early material.

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Necrobutcher “Schizophrenic Noisy Torment” CD
ANTI-GOTH 208

Necrobutcher are among the many legendary bands that emerged in the late 1980’s and gave birth to a primitive strain of Black Metal that is unique to Brazil. This LP collects all of the existing output from this band whose approach deviated considerably in certain ways from more iconic Brazilian Death Metal bands. Both of the demos as well as the rehearsal recordings featured here were recorded in 1989. Necrobutcher adhered to no particularly discernible set of rules. Their sound is rugged and blown out. Their songwriting lies predominantly in the space between Death Metal and Grindcore. Their imagery and lyrical content are decidedly blackened and blasphemous. Few of their songs extend beyond the one-minute mark with many clocking in at 30 seconds or less. Indeed, the only long track in their catalog is their cover of Sarcofago’s “Nightmare.” Most of Necrobutcher’s demo material is fast and violent. The guitars are brittle and wretched. The rhythm section is furious and out of control. Vocals, like distorted howls, saturate the sound when present. Brought together, the effect is alcoholic and unholy. Words do little to convey the effect of these demo and rehearsal recordings. Necrobutcher’s music is about sensory destruction and, as such, must be felt to be appreciated.

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Unholy Crucifix “Ordo Servorum Satanae” CD
ANTI-GOTH 221

(Description by J. Campbell)
Begun in Norway in 2004 by guitarist and vocalist Profanation of Deity (who was already involved in numerous other projects), Unholy Crucifix was a one-man project until 2010 when he initiated S.M. Azazel into the band. Since then, the band’s sound has evolved and taken shape. Throughout the years, the band has released numerous demos and split releases leaving behind a daunting catalog, but has not, until now, recorded a proper “album” of material. Entitled “Ordo Servorum Satanae,“ this album is cognizably different from most of the band’s previous work, but retains the same blasphemous presence. The result is something far more refined than that represented on the earliest Unholy Crucifix recordings. The accretion of different styles of playing and composition into the band’s repertoire is very apparent on this debut LP. The production on “Ordo Servorum Satanae “ is clearer and nicely balances the mid-range melody against the pummeling, blown-out low-end attack for which Unholy Crucifix is known. The songs here often demonstrate a mid-paced approach punctuated by ecstatic passages of blast beat annihilation. Compared to the profound bestiality of the earlier demos, this album is controlled and focused; yet the frenzy of possession is still intrinsic to every song. Overall, “Ordo Servorum Satanae” sounds, as it should, less like a demo and more like a well conceived, strategically planned, and thoughtfully executed album. This is not to say that the album supersedes any of the previous work; rather, here Unholy Crucifix perfectly exemplify the nature of a band segregating its demo material from its album material and realizing the inherent character of each as different tools within a vast arsenal. Fans of the band’s earlier, more chaotic work, will be satisfied by the ferocity of the tracks here, while those seeking a more comprehensible and versatile approach will find this release equally satisfying. Adding to the atmosphere of this album is the hallucinatory and demonic vision of Croatian artist Marko Marov whose detailed and ornately horrific pen and ink style perfectly complements the sound of the record. After being in contact with Unholy Crucifix since the earliest days of the project, NWN! is honored to present the band’s most potent work to date in the form of the debut LP, “Ordo Servorum Satanae.”

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Abigail “Sweet Baby Metal Slut” CD
ANTI-GOTH 130

Abigail have returned with their fourth album. Entitled “Sweet Baby Metal Slut,” this album continues in the style Abigail began exploring on “Forever Street Metal Bitch” and further refined on “Ultimate Unholy Death.” Playing a style that sounds like a syphilitic union of Bathory, G.G. Allin, and Destruction, Abigail reach new lows of perversion and degeneracy. Abigail understand that, while some may find Satan through arcane ritual, one may also find Him in the immoral stench of fresh pussy. “Sweet Baby Metal Slut” is the ultimate culmination of Abigail’s recent work and represents the perfection of their indulgence in insane and Satanic lust._________________Contact: nwnprod@gmail.com
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That Pseudogod Hoodie is absolutely fantastic looking. Done perfect, the front graphic should never go over the hands pocket in my opinion, it often leaves a thick mess of paint over the seam I've noticed on other products... but this hoodie is well done, every part of the graphic is stellar.

This almost has me convinced I could use one more item of clothing. Damn!